Your letter must be long enough to cover at least 6 examples of why this movie should be shown in the theater
Your goal is convince the reader what made this movie stand out.
**If you did not like the movie, you will need to see Mrs. Ferris for how to do this assignment a different way.
Your letter is due before we start back to school on January 4th
Monday, December 14th-Wednesday, December 16th
No Bellwork
Film Critique notes
Friday, December 11th
Bellwork--Turn it in when you are done
MONDAY--What is your favorite movie?
TUESDAY--What movie, being released on the 18th of this month, is being promoted heavily and being used in many different commercial for other things?
WEDNESDAY--REVIEW YOUR KIDS ADVERTISING NOTES--Quiz at 7:55 (you need to know the words--there are only 10)--You need something to write with
THURSDAY--Do you think face to face bullying or cyberbullying is a bigger issue? Why?
FRIDAY--What do you think makes a movie GOOD or BAD?
Movie Notes in Google Doc
Movie Note Sheet Set up and explanation
Monday we start the movie--DO NOT bring headphones but you can bring a light snack to eat while we watch (if it needs a fork or a spoon that is a bit much)
Wednesday, December 9th-Thursday, December 10th
Bellwork--Make a new document, Week of Dec 7th
MONDAY--What is your favorite movie?
TUESDAY--What movie, being released on the 18th of this month, is being promoted heavily and being used in many different commercial for other things?
WEDNESDAY--REVIEW YOUR KIDS ADVERTISING NOTES--Quiz at 7:55 (you need to know the words--there are only 10)--You need something to write with
THURSDAY--Do you think face to face bullying or cyberbullying is a bigger issue? Why?
TUESDAY--What movie, being released on the 18th of this month, is being promoted heavily and being used in many different commercial for other things?
Finish your Kids Advertising Projects--Both Parts 1 and 2
Tomorrow we will be moving on to a short, 2 day unit
Monday, December 7th
Bellwork--Make a new document, Week of Dec 7th
MONDAY--What is your favorite movie?
Make sure Part 1 has been graded (see below for details on how to get it graded)
Work on Part 2
Part 2 must be 20-30 seconds in length
Read the requirements
PowToons lets you put pictures into some of the items so that is how you can get your product into the commercial.
Friday, December 4th
Bellwork-
MONDAY--What was your favorite toy as a kid (think under 10 years old)
TUESDAY--Kids commercials are meant to make kids want something. What is a toy you always "wanted" but never got?
WEDNESDAY--What was (or is) your favorite coloring book character?
THURSDAY--Why do companies use Cute Celebrities to sell things like macaroni and cheese or fruit snacks or classic games like Trouble?
FRIDAY--What makes you remember a commercial?
If you are done with Part 1
Get a grading sheet from the counter
Bring the grading sheet (with your name on it), your product package and your written part (#3 from the instructions) to Mrs. Ferris once you can answer yes to all these questions:
Does your package have a Product Name on it?
Does your package have a Cute Celebrity on it?
Does your package have a Company Name on it?
Did you create a Tag Line for your product?
Is it on the Box or on a separate sheet of paper?
Did you write 1 paragraph explaining what a commercial for your product would be like?
Does this paragraph contain 2 of the Kids Advertising Techniques?
Are you proud of what you are turning in to be graded?
Once you have a grade entered for Part 1 you can move on to Part 2
Bellwork--Create a new document and name it Week of November 9th
MONDAY--Do you prefer to read your news or to watch it on TV? Why?
Broadcast News Notes--You can add these notes to your Print News notes
Rundown introduction
Friday, November 6th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Bellwork--Add to your Week of Nov 2nd bellwork sheet
MONDAY--Watch this commercial (this aired during the SuperBowl)--You will want to listen to it. Do you think it is appropriate or inappropriate to air during this game? Explain your reasons. Why do you think they chose to air it when they did?
TUESDAY--No School, ELECTION DAY
WEDNESDAY--If your only choices for obtaining up-to-date news were, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, which one would you choose to get the most complete information? Why?
THURSDAY--Watch the famous shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Psycho. What about this scene makes it one of the most popular scenes in film history?
FRIDAY--Make a list of all of the jobs people might have if they work at a TV News Station. Research to see which person(s) get paid the most money at a TV Station?
Wednesday, November 4th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Bellwork--Add to your Week of Nov 2nd bellwork sheet
MONDAY--Watch this commercial (this aired during the SuperBowl)--You will want to listen to it. Do you think it is appropriate or inappropriate to air during this game? Explain your reasons. Why do you think they chose to air it when they did?
TUESDAY--No School, ELECTION DAY
WEDNESDAY--If your only choices for obtaining up-to-date news were, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, which one would you choose to get the most complete information? Why?
THURSDAY--Watch the famous shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Psycho. What about this scene makes it one of the most popular scenes in film history?
8am is when we will start the assessment--Get your answer sheet and something to write with (use any extra time to study)
Finish your article from yesterday
Wednesday, November 4th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Bellwork--Add to your Week of Nov 2nd bellwork sheet
MONDAY--Watch this commercial (this aired during the SuperBowl)--You will want to listen to it. Do you think it is appropriate or inappropriate to air during this game? Explain your reasons. Why do you think they chose to air it when they did?
TUESDAY--No School, ELECTION DAY
WEDNESDAY--If your only choices for obtaining up-to-date news were, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat, which one would you choose to get the most complete information? Why?
Complete the News Assignment #4 (Creating a news story)--Spend about 20 minutes today on this (you can finish tomorrow)
Tomorrow is your Quarterly Assessment -- Spend about 20 minutes studying. This is your chance to review and make sure you have your notes
The notes you need to review come from the units we have already done
5 Concepts/Questions
Branding/Logo
Alcohol/Tobacco (focus on Glamour Codes)
Body Image/Men in the Media
Media Violence (4 effects)
Print News
Focus is on the vocab and the ideas behind the units
Monday, November 2nd
Bellwork--Create a new document, name it week of Nov 2nd
MONDAY--Watch this commercial (this aired during the SuperBowl)--You will want to listen to it. Do you think it is appropriate or inappropriate to air during this game? Explain your reasons. Why do you think they chose to air it when they did?
Bellwork--Create a new document in your Bellwork folder named Week of Oct 26th
MONDAY: What makes a news story stand out to you?
Finish/Turn in PowToon--At 7:55am we will do this together
Print News Notes
Introduction to the news (if time allows)
Friday, October 23rd
Bellwork--Add to week of Oct 19th document. Submit it to Classroom when you are done
MONDAY: What do you think is the cause of violence involving boys/men?
TUESDAY: Last night a trailer for a new movie ran during Monday Night Football. What was the movie? (if you don't know you can guess or just write I don't know)
WEDNESDAY: Today is Back to the Future Day :-) Read this article (you can watch the video clips too if you would like). What do you think is the coolest advancement that was predicted in the movie over 25 years ago
THURSDAY: What do you think happens when people watch a lot of violent TV/Movie/Video games? Why?
FRIDAY: Do you think it is important to put limits on the video games, shows and movies kids watch/play? Why or why not
The more you put into it, the more fun it is for me to watch your scenarios. Remember, each template offers different features
Thursday, October 22nd
Bellwork--Add to week of Oct 19th docement
MONDAY: What do you think is the cause of violence involving boys/men?
TUESDAY: Last night a trailer for a new movie ran during Monday Night Football. What was the movie? (if you don't know you can guess or just write I don't know)
WEDNESDAY: Today is Back to the Future Day :-) Read this article (you can watch the video clips too if you would like). What do you think is the coolest advancement that was predicted in the movie over 25 years ago
THURSDAY: What do you think happens when people watch a lot of violent TV/Movie/Video games? Why?
MONDAY: What do you think is the cause of violence involving boys/men?
TUESDAY: Last night a trailer for a new movie ran during Monday Night Football. What was the movie? (if you don't know you can guess or just write I don't know)
WEDNESDAY: Today is Back to the Future Day :-) Read this article (you can watch the video clips too if you would like). What do you think is the coolest advancement that was predicted in the movie over 25 years ago
Turn in your Popplet
Directions are in the Classroom
Check your grades
Get in anything you are missing. The card marking ends next week
Tuesday, October 20th
Bellwork--Add to week of Oct 19th docement
MONDAY: What do you think is the cause of violence involving boys/men?
TUESDAY: Last night a trailer for a new movie ran during Monday Night Football. What was the movie? (if you don't know you can guess or just write I don't know)
Popplet
Log into your account from yesterday
Create a Popplet
It must have a minimum of 3 Popples for each video AND 1 main idea popple--SO 7 is the LEAST you can use to convey your ideas/thoughts
You can use more--the more you use the better you will explain your thoughts and the more impressed I will be
One of the popples for each movie needs to be an image, a commercial or a clip from a movie that supports your ideas/thoughts about the video
The popples need to focus on what was shown/said/explained in each video
Monday, October 19th
Bellwork--Create a new document named Week of Oct 19th
What do you think is the cause of violence involving boys/men?
Finish Opinion Response
Popplet set up (maybe-depending on the time)
Friday, October 16th
No school
Thursday, October 15th
Tough Guise
Opinion Response (in Classroom)
Wednesday, October 14th
Testing
Tuesday, October 13th
Tough Guise
Monday, October 12th
Turn in last week's Bellwork
There will be NO BELLWORK this week since we will only be together for class 3 times
Make sure you know where to go on Wednesday for 1st Hour
Complete the "Real Man" Collage assignment--The Template is in the Classroom but you can use PowerPoint or Word or Google Docs if you prefer
1st Slide--Images of what you think a "Real Man is...." (use Google)---10+ images
2nd Slide--Images of what you think a "Real Man is NOT...." (use Google)---10 + images.
You can copy and paste and use the format area to overlap them and make them look like a collage
This is NOT a group project
You can also use magazines and cut and paste your images if you prefer (this will be more complicated since finding the images will be harder)
3rd Slide--Sum up the picture your chose in 3-5 sentences
Friday, October 9th
Bellwork--Turn it into the Classroom
MONDAY--Glamour Codes apply to what 2 groups of products?
TUESDAY--How do you think women are shown in the media? Give specific examples
WEDNESDAY--When you look in the mirror, is there anything you would like to change? Why do you want to change this?
THURSDAY--How do YOU define beauty?
FRIDAY--Do you think that images in the media are always accurate?
Once you submit Bellwork, shut down your computer and turn towards the back and get comfortable
Watch Killing Us Softly 4
Thursday, October 8th
Bellwork--Create a new Doc and name it Week of Oct 5th
MONDAY--Glamour Codes apply to what 2 groups of products?
TUESDAY--How do you think women are shown in the media? Give specific examples
WEDNESDAY--When you look in the mirror, is there anything you would like to change? Why do you want to change this?
THURSDAY--How do YOU define beauty?
Body Improvement Product Project--see the classroom for more information
One the Body Image page, watch the video. You can borrow headphones, watch with a friend with the volume low or I have earbuds available for $1 for sale. Pay attention to the words and images about women in the video
This was produced by a former THS student
Wednesday, October 7th
Bellwork--Create a new Doc and name it Week of Oct 5th
MONDAY--Glamour Codes apply to what 2 groups of products?
TUESDAY--How do you think women are shown in the media? Give specific examples
WEDNESDAY--When you look in the mirror, is there anything you would like to change? Why do you want to change this?
Products for your body
Tuesday, October 6th
Bellwork--Create a new Doc and name it Week of Oct 5th
MONDAY--Glamour Codes apply to what 2 groups of products?
TUESDAY--How do you think women are shown in the media? Give specific examples
The assignment is posted in the Classroom
Monday, October 5th
Bellwork--Create a new Doc and name it Week of Oct 5th
MONDAY--Glamour Codes apply to what 2 groups of products?
Complete the Glamour Code Check In Assessment you have in your Classroom. Explain your answers. Make sure to TURN IT IN when you are done
You can use your NOTES but you cannot ask anyone around you (or Mrs. Ferris) for help
Complete the What's Going On Assignment in the Classroom
Keep this short-- 1-2 paragraphs maximum
Work on anything you are missing
Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd
Bellwork--Week of September 28th SUBMIT through Classroom
MONDAY (this will be completed at the END of class)--What did you learn about the Coca-Cola brand?
TUESDAY--Name one product that cannot be advertised for on TV or that you have never saw a commercial for
WEDNESDAY--Why do you think the government gets involved in the kinds of products that can be advertised for one TV? Do you agree?
THURSDAY--Do you think alcohol and tobacco ads tell the complete picture/story of the product?
FRIDAY--What product do you think advertises the BEST? I personally think the Geico commercials are the most effective because I think of Geico all the time.
Bellwork--Create a new Google Document in your Bellwork Folder and name it Week of September 28th
MONDAY (this will be completed at the END of class)--What did you learn about the Coca-Cola brand?
TUESDAY--Name one product that cannot be advertised for on TV or that you have never saw a commercial for
Glamour Codes Notes
Glamour Codes Examples and Commercials
Glamour Codes Practice (it is possible we won't get to this today)
Monday, September 28th
Bellwork--Create a new Google Document in your Bellwork Folder and name it Week of September 28th
MONDAY (this will be completed at the END of class)--What did you learn about the Coca-Cola brand?
Coca-Cola--The History of an Icon
Friday, September 25th---NO SCHOOL
Thursday, September 24th
Bellwork--TURN BELLWORK IN TO THE CLASSROOM since you have no school tomorrow
MONDAY: Why do you think companies spend so much money to change a logo?
TUESDAY: Do you watch commercials? Why or why not?
WEDNESDAY: "I understand Mrs. Ferris will be gone tomorrow at a conference. I know to read the wiki and do what it says. I also understand Mr. Johnson is a guest in our room and I will treat him kindly and work quietly and not be disruptive " :-)
THURSDAY: What did you learn about your company? What surprised you most?
Work on finishing your Logo Project.
If you believe you are done, as a classmate to review your presentation to make sure all elements are included.
Submit it to Classroom. DO NOT SHARE IT
Many of you skipped the 2nd Part of the Project and did not find an article. You need to make sure that is completed as well. Review the project details if you skipped over it.
Wednesday, September 23rd
Bellwork--Create a NEW document in the Bellwork Folder of your Drive and call it Week of Sept 21st
MONDAY: Why do you think companies spend so much money to change a logo?
TUESDAY: Do you watch commercials? Why or why not?
WEDNESDAY: "I understand Mrs. Ferris will be gone tomorrow at a conference. I know to read the wiki and do what it says. I also understand Mr. Johnson is a guest in our room and I will treat him kindly and work quietly and not be disruptive " :-)
Work on finishing your Logo Project.
If you believe you are done, as a classmate to review your presentation to make sure all elements are included.
A link to turn it in will be available tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 22nd
Bellwork--Create a NEW document in the Bellwork Folder of your Drive and call it Week of Sept 21st
MONDAY: Why do you think companies spend so much money to change a logo?
TUESDAY: Do you watch commercials? Why or why not?
Continue working on your Logo Project
Monday, September 21st
(if you were absent on Friday, please complete/submit your Bellwork and look over the project). Make sure to ask for help if you need it.
Bellwork--Create a NEW document in the Bellwork Folder of your Drive and call it Week of Sept 21st
MONDAY: Why do you think companies spend so much money to change a logo?
Daily Agenda
Monday, January 25th
Friday, January 22nd
Thursday, January 21st
Tuesday, January 19th-January 20th
Tuesday, January 12th-Friday, January 15th
Monday, January 11th
Wednesday, January 6th-Friday, January 8th
Tuesday, January 5th
Monday, January 4th
Thursday, December 17th and Friday, December 18th
- Write a persuasive letter to Emagine Theaters explaining why you believe that National Treasure should be shown at their theaters.
- You need to use SPECIFIC examples from your movie notes to support your position on this
- You can use the letter generator site to help you
- Information on how to create a letter using the letter generator can be found in the Screencast Mrs. Clayton made
- The addresses you need and the rubric can be found here
- Your letter must be long enough to cover at least 6 examples of why this movie should be shown in the theater
- Your goal is convince the reader what made this movie stand out.
**If you did not like the movie, you will need to see Mrs. Ferris for how to do this assignment a different way.Monday, December 14th-Wednesday, December 16th
No Bellwork
Friday, December 11th
Wednesday, December 9th-Thursday, December 10th
Wednesday, December 9th
Tuesday, December 8th
Monday, December 7th
Friday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 2nd and Thursday, December 3rd
Tuesday, December 1st
Monday, November 30th
Tuesday, November 24th
Monday, November 23rd
Monday, November 16th-Friday, November 20th
Friday, November 13th
Thursday, November 12th
Wednesday, November 11th
Tuesday, November 10th
Monday, November 9th
Friday, November 6th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Wednesday, November 4th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Wednesday, November 4th--It is National Media Literacy Week!!
Monday, November 2nd
Friday, October 30th
Thursday, October 29th
Wednesday, October 28th
Tuesday, October 27th
Monday, October 26th
Friday, October 23rd
Thursday, October 22nd
Wednesday, October 21st
Tuesday, October 20th
Monday, October 19th
Friday, October 16th
Thursday, October 15th
Wednesday, October 14th
Tuesday, October 13th
Monday, October 12th
Friday, October 9th
Thursday, October 8th
Wednesday, October 7th
Tuesday, October 6th
Monday, October 5th
Thursday, October 1st and Friday, October 2nd
Wednesday, September 30th
Tuesday, September 29th
Monday, September 28th
Friday, September 25th---NO SCHOOL
Thursday, September 24th
Wednesday, September 23rd
Tuesday, September 22nd
Monday, September 21st
(if you were absent on Friday, please complete/submit your Bellwork and look over the project). Make sure to ask for help if you need it.Friday, September 18th
Thursday, September 17th
Wednesday, September 16th
Tuesday, September 15th
Monday, September 14th
Friday, September 11th
Thursday, September 10th
Wednesday, September 9th